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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
MENTAL HEALTH AND NEURO SCIENCES

  NIMHANS
  INSTITUTE OF NATIONAL IMPORTANCE
          BENGALURU, INDIA

       PROSPECTUS
         2020-21
NIMHANS - PROSPECTUS 2020-21 - NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH AND NEURO SCIENCES
NIMHANS PROSPECTUS 2020-21

                                                                          Contents
                                                                        Index                                                                             Page Number
    1    Brief Message from the Director.........................................................................................................................5
    2    Brief History of NIMHANS.................................................................................................................................6
    3    Vision & Mission of NIMHANS.........................................................................................................................7
    4    Institute Administration & Calendar of Activities...........................................................................................8
    5    Entrance Examination.......................................................................................................................................... 8
    6    Exit Examination .................................................................................................................................................. 9
    7    Abbreviations...................................................................................................................................................... 10
    8    Divisions and Departments of NIMHANS (with Availability of Faculty Members)...............................11
    9    Departments and Courses Offered at NIMHANS.........................................................................................12
    10   General Guidelines for Ph.D. Program............................................................................................................ 12
         10.1    Ph.D. Course Co-ordinators................................................................................................................. 13
         10.2    Ph.D. in Biophysics............................................................................................................................... 14
         10.3    Ph.D. in Biostatistics.............................................................................................................................. 14
         10.4    Ph.D. in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry............................................................................................ 14
         10.5    Ph.D. in Clinical Neurosciences.......................................................................................................... 15
         10.6    Ph.D. in Clinical Psychopharmacology & Neurotoxicology........................................................... 15
         10.7    Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology...............................................................................................................16
         10.8    Ph.D. in Human Genetics.....................................................................................................................16
         10.9    Ph.D. in Mental Health Education......................................................................................................16
         10.10 Ph.D. in Neurochemistry......................................................................................................................17
         10.11 Ph.D. in Neuroimaging and Interventional Radiology................................................................... 17
         10.12 Ph.D. in Neurological Rehabilitation.................................................................................................18
         10.13 Ph.D. in Neurology............................................................................................................................... 18
         10.14 Ph.D. in Neuromicrobiology...............................................................................................................19
         10.15 Ph.D. in Neuropathology..................................................................................................................... 19
         10.16 Ph.D. in Neurophysiology................................................................................................................... 19
         10.17 Ph.D. in Neurovirology........................................................................................................................20
         10.18 Ph.D. in Nursing....................................................................................................................................20
         10.19 Ph.D. in Psychiatric Social Work......................................................................................................... 21
         10.20 Ph.D. in History of Psychiatry............................................................................................................. 21
         10.21 Ph.D. in Mental Health Rehabilitation...............................................................................................21
         10.22 Ph.D. in Psychiatry................................................................................................................................ 22
         10.23 Ph.D. in Speech Pathology & Audiology...........................................................................................22
    11   Super Speciality Courses...................................................................................................................................23
    12   General Guidelines for DM Courses................................................................................................................23
         12.1    DM in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry...............................................................................................24
         12.2    DM in Neuroanaesthesia & Neurocritical Care................................................................................ 24
         12.3    DM in Neuroimaging and Interventional Radiology......................................................................24
         12.4    DM in Neurology..................................................................................................................................26
         12.5    DM in Neuropathology........................................................................................................................27
         12.6    DM in Geriatric Psychiatry.................................................................................................................. 27
         12.7    DM in Addiction Psychiatry................................................................................................................ 27
         12.8    DM in Forensic Psychiatry...................................................................................................................28

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13   General Guidelines for M.Ch. Course..............................................................................................................28
     13.1   M.Ch. in Neurosurgery........................................................................................................................29
14   General Guidelines for Postdoctoral Fellowship Courses............................................................................30
     14.1   Postdoctoral Fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry...........................................................31
     14.2   Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neuroanaesthesia.................................................................................. 31
     14.3   Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neurocritical Care................................................................................. 31
     14.4   Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cognitive Neurosciences..................................................................... 32
     14.5   Postdoctoral Fellowship in Epilepsy.................................................................................................. 32
     14.6   Postdoctoral Fellowship in Movement Disorders............................................................................33
     14.7   Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neuromuscular Disorder.....................................................................34
     14.8   Postdoctoral Fellowship in Paediatric Neurology............................................................................34
     14.9   Postdoctoral Fellowship in Stroke......................................................................................................34
     14.10 Postdoctoral Fellowship in CNS Demyelinating Disorders............................................................ 35
     14.11 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neuropathy............................................................................................35
     14.12 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neurological Rehabilitation.................................................................36
     14.13 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Hospital Infection Control................................................................... 36
     14.14 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neuroinfections..................................................................................... 37
     14.15 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neuropathology....................................................................................37
     14.16 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Acute Care & Emergency Psychiatry................................................. 37
     14.17 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Addiction Medicine..............................................................................38
     14.18 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Community Mental Health ................................................................38
     14.19 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Neurosciences & Therapeutics in Schizophrenia.............. 39
     14.20 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry......................................................... 39
     14.21 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry............................................................................... 39
     14.22 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry..............................................................................40
     14.23 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Non-invasive Brain Stimulation of Psychiatric Disorders.............. 40
     14.24 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder & Related Disorders....................40
     14.25 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neuropsychiatry...................................................................................41
     14.26 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Tele-Psychiatry......................................................................................41
     14.27 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Women’s Mental Health...................................................................... 41
     14.28 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Transfusion Medicine........................................................................... 42
15   General Guidelines for Admission to Fellowship Courses.......................................................................... 42
     15.1   Fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology..........................................................................................43
     15.2   Fellowship in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy....................................................................................43
     15.3   Fellowship in Mental Health Education............................................................................................44
     15.5   Fellowship in Geriatric Mental Health Care..................................................................................... 44
     15.6   Fellowship in Psychiatric Rehabilitation........................................................................................... 45
     15.7   Fellowship in Geriatric Mental Health Nursing...............................................................................45
     15.8   Fellowship in Psychosocial Care for Elderly..................................................................................... 46
     15.9   Fellowship in Psychosocial Support in Disaster Management......................................................46
16   General Guidelines for MD in Psychiatry Course......................................................................................... 47
     16.1   MD in Psychiatry...................................................................................................................................48
17   General Guidelines for Master of Public Health Course............................................................................... 49
     17.1   Master of Public Health .......................................................................................................................49
18   General Guidelines for M.Phil. Courses..........................................................................................................50
     18.1   M.Phil. in Biophysics............................................................................................................................ 51
     18.2   M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology............................................................................................................51
     18.3   M.Phil. in Neurosciences...................................................................................................................... 52

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         18.4     M.Phil. in Neurophysiology................................................................................................................52
         18.5     M.Phil. in Psychiatric Social Work...................................................................................................... 53
    19   General Guidelines for M.Sc. Courses.............................................................................................................54
         19.1     M.Sc. in Psychiatric Nursing................................................................................................................ 54
         19.2     M.Sc. in Biostatistics.............................................................................................................................. 55
    20   General Guidelines for Admission to Postgraduate Diploma Courses......................................................55
         20.1     Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Biochemistry.............................................................................. 56
    21   General Guidelines for Admission to Diploma Courses..............................................................................56
         21.1     Post Basic Diploma in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (DPN)..............................................56
         21.2     Post Basic Diploma in Neuroscience Nursing (DNN).....................................................................57
    22   General Guidelines for Admission to Undergraduate Courses................................................................... 57
         22.1     B.Sc. in Nursing.....................................................................................................................................59
         22.2     B.Sc. in Radiography.............................................................................................................................59
         22.3     B.Sc. in Anaesthesia Technology.........................................................................................................60
         22.4     B.Sc.in Clinical Neurophysiology Technology ............................................................................... 60
    23   General Guidelines for Admission to Certificate Courses............................................................................ 61
         23.1     Certificate Course in Neuropathology Technology......................................................................... 61
    24   Categories of Applicants.................................................................................................................................... 62
    25   Classification Based on Nationality..................................................................................................................62
    26   Indian Nationals ................................................................................................................................................. 62
    27   Foreign Nationals................................................................................................................................................63
    28   Seat Matrix........................................................................................................................................................... 64
    29   Classification Based on Fellowship /Stipendiary Categories......................................................................65
    30   Institute Stipendiary Category.......................................................................................................................... 65
    31   External Funding Category............................................................................................................................... 65
    32   Sponsored/Deputed Category......................................................................................................................... 66
    33   Age Limit .............................................................................................................................................................68
    34   Eligibility Criteria...............................................................................................................................................69
    35   Online Application Submission Procedure.....................................................................................................70
    36   Enclosures............................................................................................................................................................70
    37   Conduct of Online Entrance Test......................................................................................................................73
    38   Announcement of Results and Pre-admission Formalities..........................................................................75
    39   Admission/Joining and Commencement of the Course..............................................................................76
    40   Additional Information......................................................................................................................................78
    41   Fees Structure for Indian Nationals for MD, DM, M.Ch., PDF, MPH, M.Sc., Fellowship, Ph.D.
         and Postgraduate Diploma Courses................................................................................................................79
    42   Fees Structure for Indian Nationals for B.Sc. in Anaesthesia Technology, B.Sc. in Nursing, B.Sc. in
         Radiography, B.Sc. in Clinical Neurophysiology Technology, DPN,DNN, and CCNT Courses.......... 80
    43   Fees Structure for Foreign Nationals...............................................................................................................80
    44   Events Observed at NIMHANS........................................................................................................................81
    45   Student Affairs Committee................................................................................................................................81
    46   Kannada Language Learning Program........................................................................................................... 82
    47   Orientation Lectures........................................................................................................................................... 82
    48   Annexure 84
         48.1     Declaration Certificate Format............................................................................................................83
         48.2     Sponsorship/Deputation Certificate Format....................................................................................84
         48.3     Other Backward Classes (OBC) Certificate Format..........................................................................85

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Message from the Director

It gives me great pleasure to share the prospectus for 2020-21 with all those
looking to pursue an academic career at NIMHANS.

NIMHANS has been in existence under different personae for more than half
a century. In 2013, NIMHANS was designated as an Institute of National
Importance through an Act of Parliament, and vested with full autonomy for
conducting a range of academic activities. NIMHANS is a unique institution that
integrates mental health and neurosciences in basic, behavioural, and clinical
domains for academics, service delivery, research, and policy and programme
development, all under one roof.

The Institute has 26 departments with dedicated faculty and skilled professionals. The activities and focus
of each department evolve with scientific developments and clinical needs. At any given point of time, there
are nearly 500 students enrolled in different courses, and about 200 Ph.D. scholars pursuing their highest
academic degree in the Institute.

Students at NIMHANS have excellent opportunities to fulfil their academic and research interests and to
engage in community service and extracurricular activities. The training provided at NIMHANS is exemplary,
and students who graduate from NIMHANS can carry their degree to any part of the world with confidence
and pride.

The prospectus contains comprehensive information about the academic programs offered at the Institute.
Please read the prospectus carefully before applying for the courses of your interest. I wish you all the best and
look forward to welcoming you to an enriching academic journey at NIMHANS.

                                                                                             Dr. B.N. Gangadhar
                                                                                                        Director

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Brief History of NIMHANS

    The Government of India established the All India Institute of Mental Health in 1954 in association with the
    then existing Mental Hospital of the Government of Karnataka. Major objective of the Institute was to generate
    manpower in the field of mental health and neurosciences. The Government of India as the centre for training
    chose the Mental Hospital, Bangalore, which had built up certain traditions since 1936 in matters related to
    undergraduate training in the field of Psychiatry. The Institute was then affiliated to the University of Mysore
    for all courses.

    Subsequently, the Institute became affiliated to the Bangalore University in 1964. The Bangalore University
    established a separate faculty of Mental Health and Neurosciences.

    The All India Institute of Mental Health and the Mental Hospital of the Government of Karnataka were
    amalgamated into an autonomous institute and thus the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro
    Sciences (NIMHANS) came into existence in 1974.

    NIMHANS was conferred ‘Deemed to be University’ status by UGC in 1994 and NIMHANS became an
    autonomous and independent university.

    NIMHANS was declared an Institute of National Importance by an Act of Parliament vide Government of India
    Gazette Notification dated 14.9.2012. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Indian Medical Council Act,
    1956, the Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992, the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947, and the University
    Grants Commission Act, 1956, the medical degrees, diplomas, nursing degrees and certificates granted by the
    Institute under this Act shall be recognized medical qualifications for the purposes of the Acts aforesaid and
    shall be deemed to be included in the Schedule to the respective Acts.

    Spread across 135 verdant acres in the heart of the garden city, NIMHANS offers the latest medical advances
    in an environment that promotes mental health and enhances a sense of wellness. The state-of-the-art facilities
    bolstered by highly skilled professionals and technicians—who are dedicated to providing patients with
    compassionate and comprehensive care—make NIMHANS a centre of excellence and specialized expertise.

    The unique feature of this Institute is its multidisciplinary approach to patient care, training as well as research
    in the area of mental health and neurosciences. The manpower development programs at NIMHANS reflect
    the extent to which the institute has succeeded in fusing and nurturing behavioural, euro, biological and
    ancient health sciences/systems under one roof.

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Vision of NIMHANS

To be a world leader in the area of Mental Health and Neurosciences and evolve state-of-the-art approaches
to patient care through translational research.

Mission
1.    To establish the highest standards of evidence-based care for psychiatric and neurological disorders and
      rehabilitation.

2.    Develop expertise and set standards of care for diseases of public health relevance in the developing
      world.

3.    Work with the government and provide consultancy services for policy planning and monitoring
      strategies in the field of Mental Health and Neurosciences and facilitate execution of national health
      programme.

4.    Human resource capacity building by training in diverse fields related to Mental Health and Neurosciences.

5.    Develop and strengthen inter-disciplinary, inter-institutional and international collaboration with
      universities and research institutes across the globe to foster scientific research, training in advanced
      technology and exchange of ideas in the areas of Mental Health and Neurosciences.

6.    Strive to enhance equitable accessibility of primary care in Mental Health and Neurological Disorders to
      all sections of society and ages including the vulnerable population.

7.    Evolve and monitor the strategies for disaster management and psycho-social rehabilitation in different
      cultural and ethnic groups.

8.    Promote Mental Health literacy and eliminate the stigma attached to the Mental and Neurological
      Illnesses by taking the measures and the delivery system to the centres of primary health care honouring
      the human rights and dignity.

9.    Integrate allopathic and oriental medicine into health care delivery and promote evidence-based research.

10.   Integrate physical and metaphysical aspects of Neuroscience research to promote yoga and its application
      to positive mental health.

11.   Participate in broad field of Neuroscience and Behavioural Research applicable to Human Ethics, Organ
      Transplantation, Stem cell Research, Space Science, and Nuclear Science.

For more details about various activities of NIMHANS, please refer to NIMHANS website (www.nimhans.ac.in).

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                                     Institute Administration
                                     Name & Designation                                            Telephone Number
     Dr. B. N. Gangadhar, Director                                                              26995001/26995002
     Dr. K. Sekar, Registrar                                                                    26995005/26995006
     Dr. G. Gururaj, Dean (Neurosciences) & Controller of Examinations                          26995004/26995850
     Dr. Satish Chandra Girimaji, Dean (Behavioural Sciences)                                   26995004/26995851
     Dr.Chittaranjan Andrade, Dean (Basic Sciences)                                             26995004/26995852
     Smt. B. K. Revathi, Administrative Officer (Academic & Evaluation Section)                      26995012

                                       Calendar of Activities
    1. Entrance Examination
                                                         Session 1
             Admission Notification for Ph.D., Super Speciality, Postdoctoral, Postgraduate, Diploma, B.Sc. and
                                                     Certificate Courses
    Date of Advertisement of Admission Notification                                                  01.01.2020
    Start Date and End Date for Submission of Online Application Forms                        01.01.2020 to 31.01.2020
    Date of Conduct of Online Entrance Test
        a) Ph.D., Super Speciality, Postdoctoral and Postgraduate Courses                     28.03.2020 & 29.03.2020
        b) B.Sc. Courses                                                                             19.04.2020
    Date of Interview for Ph.D. Programs                                                         28th to 30th May 2020
    Date of Admission
        a) Ph.D., Super Speciality, Postdoctoral and Postgraduate Courses                            03.06.2020
        b) B.Sc. and Diploma Courses                                                                 06.06.2020
    Date of Course Commencement                                                                      01.07.2020
                                                         Session 2
       Admission Notification for Ph.D. courses*, selective seats of MD in Psychiatry & DM in Neurology courses # and
                            vacant seats of various postgraduate~ courses notified in Session 1
    Date of Advertisement of Admission Notification                                                  01.08.2020
    Start Date and End Date for Submission of Online Application Forms                        01.08.2020 to 31.08.2020
    Date of Conduct of Online Entrance Test
                                                                                                     18.10.2020
    Ph.D., Super Speciality, Postdoctoral and Postgraduate Courses
    Date of Interview for Ph.D. Programs                                                             06.11.2020
    Date of Admissions                                                                               07.12.2020
    Ph.D., Super Speciality, Postdoctoral ,and Postgraduate Courses
    Date of Course Commencement                                                                      01.01.2021
    * Admissions will be notified only for seats under external fellowship and sponsorship categories (including permanent
    and tenured employees of NIMHANS) of various Ph.D. courses under Session 2.

    # Admissions will be notified only for 18 seats (of various categories) in MD Psychiatry and 10 seats (of Post MD/DNB
    Category) in DM Neurology & 3 PDF courses in Neurology and unfilled seats from Session 1 (excluding UG courses),
    under Session 2. For more details, kindly refer to the course information section.

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2.      Exit Examination
     Month    Category of Course/s                      Examination                      Type of Examination
                                           On completion of 1 year from the date of           Pre-Ph.D.
                    Ph.D. Courses
                                                  course commencement
                                          DM Courses– Part I & III/Final and M.Ch. in          Annual
               Super Speciality courses
                                              Neurosurgery– Part I & III / Final
June            Postgraduate Medical         MD in Psychiatry–Part I & II/Final and            Annual
(2nd week              Courses                      MPH– Part I & II/ Final
onwards)
                 Postgraduate Non-        M.Phil. Courses–Part I & II/Final and M.Sc.          Annual
                  Medical Courses                  Courses– Part I & II/Final
                                                B.Sc. Courses– I, II, III & IV Year            Annual
               Undergraduate Courses
                                                    Diploma Courses– Final                     Annual
                                           On completion of 1 year from the date of           Pre-Ph.D.
                    Ph.D. Courses
                                                  course commencement
                                             DM Courses– Part I & III/Final and             Supplementary
                                           M.Ch.in Neurosurgery– Part I & III/Final
                   Super Speciality
                                                   DM Courses–Part II and                      Annual
November                                        M.Ch. in Neurosurgery– Part II
(2nd week
                Postgraduate Medical        MD in Psychiatry– Part I & III/Final and        Supplementary
onwards)
                       Courses                      MPH–Part I& III/Final
                 Postgraduate Non-        M.Phil. Courses– Part I & II/Final and M.Sc.      Supplementary
                  Medical Courses                   Courses–Part I & II/Final
                                                B.Sc. Courses– I,II,III & IV Year           Supplementary
               Undergraduate Courses
                                                    Diploma Courses– Final                  Supplementary
80% attendance certification by the respective HOD is mandatory for appearing in the exit exam.

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                                          Abbreviations
            Abbreviation                                    Expansion
            AYUSH          AYURVEDA, YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY
            B.Sc.          BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
            B.Sc. MLT      BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
            B.Tech.        BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
            BAMS           BACHELOR OF AYURVEDIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY
            BDS            BACHELOR OF DENTAL SCIENCES
            BE             BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING
            CAP            CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
            CCNT           CERTIFICATE COURSE IN CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY TECHNOLOGY
            CCRAS          CENTRAL COUNCIL FOR RESEARCH IN AYURVEDIC SCIENCES
            CCRYN          CENTRAL COUNCIL FOR RESEARCH IN YOGA & NATUROPATHY
            CP             CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
            CPH            CENTRE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH
            CPH Section    CLINICAL PATHOLOGY AND HAEMETOLOGY SECTION
            CSIR           COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC & INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH
            DBT            DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
            DCNT           DIPLOMA COURSE IN CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY TECHNOLOGY
            DM             DOCTORATE OF MEDICINE
            DMLT           DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
            DNB            DIPLOMATE OF NATIONAL BOARD
            DNN            POST-BASIC DIPLOMA IN NEUROSCIENCE NURSING
            DPM            DIPLOMA IN PSYCHIATRY
            DPN            POST-BASIC DIPLOMA IN PSYCHIATRIC/MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
            DRDO           DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
            DST            DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
            ICMR           INDIAN COUNCIL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH
            INC            INDIAN NURSING COUNCIL
            JR             JUNIOR RESIDENT
            JRF            JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW
            M.Ch.          MAGISTER CHIRURGIAE
            M.Phil.        MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY
            M.Sc.          MASTER OF SCIENCE
            M.Stat.(ISI)   MASTER OF STATISTICS (INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE)
            M.Tech.        MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY
            MA             MASTER OF ARTS
            MBBS           BACHELOR OF MEDICINE, BACHELOR OF SURGERY
            MCI            MEDICAL COUNCIL OF INDIA
            MD             DOCTOR OF MEDICINE
            MLT            MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
            MOT            MASTER OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
            MPH            MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
            MPT            MASTER OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
            MS             MASTER OF SURGERY
            MSW            MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK
            NABL           NATIONAL ACCREDITATION BOARD FOR TESTING AND CALIBRATION LABORATORIES
            NACO           NATIONAL AIDS CONTROL ORGANIZATION
            NCBS           NATIONAL CENTRE FOR BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
            NIIR           NEUROIMAGING AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
            OCD            OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER
            PDF            POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP
            Ph.D.          DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
            PSW            PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORK
            RCI            REHABILITATION COUNCIL OF INDIA
            SAARC          SOUTH ASIAN ASSOCIATION FOR REGIONAL COOPERATION
            SERB           SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING RESEARCH BOARD
            SR             SENIOR RESIDENT
            SRF            SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW
            TMC            TRANSFUSION MEDICINE CENTRE
            TSS            TALENT RESEARCH SCHEME
            UGC            UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION

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        Divisions & Departments of NIMHANS (with availability of faculty)
                                    Departments                                      Total No. of Faculty
                                               Basic Sciences Division
Department of Biophysics                                                                      5
Department of Biostatistics                                                                   5
Department of Basic Neurosciences (Virtual Department)                                        -
Department of Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neurotoxicology                                 3
Department of Human Genetics                                                                  4
Department of Neurochemistry                                                                  5
Department of Neuromicrobiology                                                               3
Department of Neurophysiology                                                                 8
Department of Neurovirology                                                                   4
                                            Behavioural Sciences Division
Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry                                                   5
Department of Clinical Psychology                                                            25
Department of Mental Health Education                                                         2
Department of Nursing                                                                         3
Department of Psychiatric Social Work                                                        24
Department of Psychiatry                                                                     46
Department of Integrative Medicine                                                            4
                                               Neurosciences Division
Department of Clinical Neurosciences (Virtual Department)                                     -
Department of Epidemiology & Centre for Public Health                                         6
Department of Neuroanaesthesia & Neurocritical Care                                          13
Department of Neuroimaging and Interventional Radiology                                      10
Department of Neurological Rehabilitation                                                     2
Department of Neurology                                                                      24
Department of Neuropathology                                                                  6
Department of Neurosurgery                                                                   15
Department of Speech Pathology & Audiology                                                    3
Department of Transfusion Medicine & Haematology                                              2

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                            Departments and Courses Offered at NIMHANS
                              General Guidelines for Admission to Ph.D. Programs
                                  Department of Biophysics
                                  Department of Biostatistics
                                  Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
                                  Department of Clinical Neurosciences (Virtual Dept.)
                                  Department of Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neurotoxicology
                                  Department of Clinical Psychology
                                  Department of Human Genetics
                                  Department of Mental Health Education
                                  Department of Neurochemistry
     Departments offering         Department of Neuroimaging and Interventional Radiology
     Ph.D. Programs               Department of Neurology
                                  Department of Neurological Rehabilitation
                                  Department of Neuromicrobiology
                                  Department of Neuropathology
                                  Department of Neurophysiology
                                  Department of Neurovirology
                                  Department of Nursing
                                  Department of Psychiatric Social Work
                                  Department of Psychiatry
                                  Department of Speech Pathology & Audiology
                   Minimum
                   qualification Qualifying degree as specified for the course concerned
                   for admission
                                  a. Indian National Applicants who are/have been:
                                       i. Awarded external fellowship from various governmental agencies like UGC, CSIR,
                                          ICMR, DBT and AYUSH (specific references to courses in Yoga and Ayurveda):
                                          JRF/SRF only. Such applicants can activate JRF/SRF only after joining respective
                                          Ph.D. course at NIMHANS.
                                      ii. Permanent/tenured employees of NIMHANS, sponsored to pursue Ph.D.
                   External
                                          program at NIMHANS.
     General       Fellowship
                                     iii. Permanent/tenured employees of the Government of India/State Government
     eligibility   including
                                          Institutions/Universities and Public Sector Undertakings, sponsored/deputed to
                   sponsorship
                                          pursue Ph.D. program at NIMHANS.
                   category
                                     iv. Sponsored by Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to pursue Ph.D. program
                                          at NIMHANS.
                                  b. Foreign National Applicants sponsored/deputed by governmental organizations
                                     and recognized universities and national scholarships from reputed/recognized
                                     organizations to pursue Ph.D. program at NIMHANS.
                                  c. Applicable for courses with external fellowship/sponsorship category only.
                                Applicants should have pursued and been awarded qualification from a recognized
                   Other        Institution/University (Recognized by Medical Council of India in case of medical
                   requirements qualification and by University Grants Commission/Rehabilitation Council of India/
                                Indian Nursing Council in case of non-medical qualification).
     Course duration              3 to 5 years for all Ph.D. programs, except Ph.D. in Clinical Neurosciences.

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                Seats under
                Institute       Online Entrance Test (50%) + Interview (50%)
Mode of         Fellowship
selection       Seats under
                                Online Entrance Test and/or Interview*
                External
                                Seats under ‘External Fellowship Category’ are subject to availability of guides
                Fellowship
                Mere qualifying in the Online Entrance Test/Interview does not entitle admission to a Ph.D. Program.
                Selection is subject to availability of eligible guides in the respective departments.
Qualifying percentage in
                                UR/SC/ST/OBC -50%
Online Entrance Test
Age criteria (as on the day of
                               No age limit.
course commencement)
                                                    I Year        II Year       III Year       IV Year        V Year
                                                Rs. 25,000/- Rs. 25,000/- Rs. 28,000/- Rs. 28,000/- Rs. 28,000/-
                                Emoluments*
                                                 per month per month per month per month per month
Emoluments                      Contingency      Rs. 20,000     Rs. 20,000     Rs. 20,000    Rs. 20,000     Rs. 20,000
(Except for   Institute
              Stipendiary       Grants           per annum      per annum      per annum     per annum      per annum
Ph.D. in
Clinical                        *Applicants who have pursued M.Phil. courses at NIMHANS under ‘Institute Stipendiary
Neurosciences                   Category’, will be admitted to Ph.D. Programs under ‘Institute Stipendiary’ for 3 years
courses)                        duration only.
                                Applicants selected under ‘Sponsorship Category’ or ‘External Fellowship Category’
                External
                                who is drawing pay and allowances from their employers, are not eligible for any
                Fellowship
                                emoluments from the Institute.
                                Rs. 32,430/- (including Rs. 280/- for first month hostel charges). For details, refer to
Fees
                                ‘Fees’ section of the prospectus.
                                Under ‘Institute Stipendiary’ Category – 30 days annual leave and any other form of
Leave (Except for Ph.D. in      leave availed shall be ‘without stipend’.
Clinical Neuroscience)          Under ‘External Fellowship’ Category – as per rules of the External Fellowship Agency/
                                Employer concerned.
*Applicants who have been awarded ‘External Fellowship’ i.e., JRF/ SRF from ICMR/UGC/CSIR/DBT/AYUSH (with
specific references to courses in Yoga and Ayurveda) are exempted from appearing in the Online Entrance Test and would
directly qualify for Interview.

Applicants who have been awarded ‘External Fellowship’ from External Agencies other than the above mentioned are
required to qualify with minimum of 50% marks in the Online Entrance Test to become eligible for appearing in the
interview.

                                 Ph.D. Course Work Co-ordinators
Sl. No            Name of the Module                                           Coordinators
         Research Methodology (RM)                  Dr. Mariamma Phillip, Associate Professor of Biostatistics
   1
         Quantitative and Qualitative Software (SS) Dr. B. Binukumar, Associate Professor of Biostatistics
   2     Computer Applications (CA)                    Dr. B. N. Srikumar, Associate Professor of Neurophysiology
   3     Human /Animal Ethics (Ethics)                 Dr. B. S. Shankaranarayana Rao, Professor of Neurophysiology
   4     Basic Sciences                                Dr. B. S. Shankaranarayana Rao, Professor of Neurophysiology
   5     Behavioural Sciences                          Dr. P. Naren, Associate Professor of Psychiatry
   6     Neurosciences                                 Dr. Anita Mahadevan, Professor of Neuropathology
         Nodal Officer for UGC/ICMR/CSIR/DST/
   7                                                   Dr. P. Marimuthu, Professor & HOD of Biostatistics
         DBT/SERB supported programmes

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                                                   Ph.D. in Biophysics
     Department                    Biophysics
                                   MBBS OR M.Phil. Biophysics /Neuroscience OR Master’s Degree in Biochemistry /
     Minimum         Eligibility   Biophysics / Bioinformatics/Biotechnology /Life Science /Microbiology/ Physics /
     requirement                   Physiology/Pharmacology/Regenerative Medicine.
     for admission                 Applicants awarded External Fellowship from various External Funding Agencies
                     Note
                                   canalso apply.
                                   Initially the candidate will be provisionally registered for Ph.D. The registration will be
                                   confirmed after qualifying the Pre-Ph.D. examination. The candidate would be trained
     Program of Study              in both theory and practical aspects of the curriculum pertaining to the discipline.
                                   After successful completion of the proposed work and approval of the synopsis, the
                                   candidate shall submit the thesis for the award of Ph.D. degree.
           For more details, refer to the relevant department info on NIMHANS website or contact 080-26995101

                                                   Ph.D. in Biostatistics
     Department                    Biostatistics
                                   Master’s Degree in Agricultural Statistics/Applied Statistics/ Biostatistics / Health
     Minimum       Eligibility
                                   Statistics / Medical Statistics / Statistics OR M.Stat. (ISI) through regular course.
     requirement
     for admission Note            Applicants awarded External Fellowship from various External Funding Agencies can
                                   also apply.
     Seats offered                 01 seat under ‘Institute Stipendiary Category’
                                   Development and application of biostatistics in the field of mental health and
     Program of Study
                                   neurosciences.
           For more details, refer to the relevant department info on NIMHANS website or contact 080-26995120

                                       Ph.D. in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
     Department                    Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
     Minimum                       DNB in Psychiatry OR MD in Psychiatry OR M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology/ Psychiatric
     requirement Eligibility       Social Work.
     for admission
                                   Applicants awarded External Fellowship from various External Funding Agencies can
                   Note
                                   also apply.
                                   Ph.D. scholars in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry will have the opportunity to work in
                                   a wide range of research areas spanning biological, neurodevelopment, behavioural,
                                   and psychosocial research, including children in difficult circumstances. The study
     Program of Study
                                   curriculum, in addition to their area of dissertation, will cover epidemiological methods,
                                   use of standardized assessment tools, developmental assessment methods, qualitative
                                   research methodologies, and ethics in research with children and adolescents.
           For more details, refer to the relevant department info on NIMHANS website or contact 080-26995351

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                   Ph.D. in Clinical Neurosciences (Year of Commencement – 2006)
Department                  Clinical Neurosciences (Virtual Department)
                        MD in Psychiatry/ General Medicine/ Community Medicine/ Paediatrics/ Physical Medicine
Minimum requirement for & Rehabilitation/ Neurorehabilitation OR MS in General Surgery OR DM in Neurology/
admission               Child and Adolescent Psychiatry/ Geriatric Psychiatry/ Addiction Medicine OR M.Ch. in
                        Neurosurgery and any other degrees as approved by appropriate statutory bodies.
Course duration             3 years
Seats offered               08 Seats under ‘Institute Stipendiary Category’ funded by ICMR
                                                              I Year              II Year                III Year
                                                           (Basic Pay +     (Basic Pay + Grade     (Basic Pay + Grade
                                                            Grade Pay)             Pay)                    Pay)
Emoluments                  Emoluments-                  Rs. 18,750 + Rs.    Rs. 19,510 + Rs.        Rs. 20,300 + Rs.
                            per month                         6,600/-             6,600/-                 6,600/-
                            Contingency Grants-
                                                          Rs. 1,00,000/-      Rs. 1,00,000/-         Rs. 1,00,000/-
                            per annum
                            During the first year, the scholars attend the Ph.D. course work as well as complete the
                            Pre-Ph.D. examination. In the initial three months, the scholars would be matched with
                            a faculty mentor in the respective department based on their qualifying post-graduate
                            degree. Subsequently, the scholars undertake their Ph.D. dissertation work under the
                            guidance of the mentor (Principal Guide) as well as co-guides from clinical and basic
                            specialties. They will be posted in the respective clinical department of the Principal Guide
Program of Study
                            till the completion of their course, where they will be working in the capacity of a Senior
                            Resident. The Ph.D. scholars are mandated to undertake a dissertation that involves
                            translational research involving clinical and basic specialties. The scholars are expected
                            to complete the preparation of their thesis protocols in consultation with their Principal
                            Guide and co-guides and submit the same for the approval of the Ph.D. Committee and
                            Institute Ethics Committee within the initial 6 months of their course.
      For more details, refer to the relevant department info on NIMHANS website or contact 080-2699 5346

                       Ph.D. in Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neurotoxicology
Department                  Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neurotoxicology
                            Clinical Psychopharmacology Unit:
                            MBBS OR Master’s Degree in Pharmacology / Physiology /Biochemistry / Life Sciences
                            Discipline (related to Medical Research).
Minimum       Eligibility
                            Neurotoxicology Unit:
requirement
for admission               Master’s degree in Pharmacology/Physiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/
                            Neuroscience/Zoology and M.Phil. (Neuroscience)
                            Applicants awarded External Fellowship from various External Funding Agencies can also
                Note
                            apply.
                             i.    Anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system (CNS).
                             ii.   Neurotransmitters and molecular signalling in the CNS central nervous system.
                             iii.  Drugs acting on the CNS with especial relevance to psychiatry and neurology.
                             iv.   Animal models in psychopharmacology
                             v.    Clinical and experimental psychopharmacology
Program of Study             vi.   Brain stimulation, with especial reference to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and
                                   transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
                             vii. Statistics and research methodology
                             viii. Redox and mitochondrial dynamics in brain and muscle in health, disease and
                                   Neurotoxicological paradigms
                             ix. Animal Models to understand Neurotoxicology and CNS disease pathogenesis

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                                   x. Cellular models of CNS disease pathogenesis and Neurotoxicology.
                                   xi. Clinical Research in substance abuse Toxicity, Environmental Toxicity, Metal Toxicity,
                                       Alcohol Toxicity
           For more details, refer to the relevant department info on NIMHANS website or contact 080-26995111

                            Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (Year of Commencement – 1967)
     Department                     Clinical Psychology
                                    M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology OR M.Phil. in Mental Health and Social Psychology OR
     Minimum         Eligibility    2 years Master’s Degree in Applied Psychology/ Clinical Psychology/ Counselling
     requirement                    Psychology/ Psychological Counselling/ Psychology.
     for admission                  Applicants awarded External Fellowship from various External Funding Agencies can
                     Note
                                    also apply.
     Seats offered                  03 Seats under ‘Institute Stipendiary Category’
                                    The program of study involves undergoing training in theoretical and practical aspects
                                    of Mental Health and Clinical Psychology and in research methodology. It includes
                                    supervised clinical internship in Mental Health and Clinical Psychology with special
                                    emphasis in areas related to the topic of research.
     Program of Study               Initially the candidates will be provisionally registered for Ph.D. Their registration will
                                    be confirmed upon successful completion of Pre-Ph.D. examination after 1 year from
                                    the date of provisional registration. After completion of a minimum of 3 years and upon
                                    satisfactory completion of research work and approval of synopsis, the candidates
                                    would be permitted to submit their thesis for the award of Ph.D. degree.
           For more details, refer to the relevant department info on NIMHANS website or contact 080-26995180

                                                Ph.D. in Human Genetics
     Department                     Human Genetics
                                    Master’s Degree in Zoology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Applied Genetics/ Human
     Minimum         Eligibility    Genetics/ Molecular Biology/ Biomedical Genetics OR M.Tech in Genetic Engineering/
     requirement                    Genetic Biotechnology OR B.Tech in Biotechnology OR MBBS.
     for admission                  Applicants awarded External Fellowship from various External Funding Agencies can
                     Note
                                    also apply.
                                    Initially, the candidate will be provisionally registered for Ph.D. Before confirmation
                                    of registration, all the candidates have to complete Pre-Ph.D. examination after one
                                    year from the date of provisional registration. The candidate will be trained in both
     Program of Study
                                    theory and in practical aspects of the curriculum pertaining to the discipline. Later,
                                    the candidate would pursue regular Ph.D. research work and submit the thesis for the
                                    award of Ph.D. degree.
     For more details, refer to the relevant department info on NIMHANS website or contact 080-26995782 or 26995722

                                           Ph.D. in Mental Health Education
     Department                     Mental Health Education
                                    MBBS/ MD Psychiatry/M.Sc. Health Education/ Media Studies / Journalism/Mass
     Minimum       Eligibility
                                    Communication/Master of Public Health/ Health/ Behavioural Sciences.
     requirement
     for admission Note             Applicants awarded External Fellowship from various External Funding Agencies can
                                    also apply.

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                            Initially, the candidate will be provisionally registered for Ph.D. before confirmation
                            of registration. All the candidates have to clear the pre-Ph.D. examination, after one
                            year from the date of provisional registration. The candidate will be trained in both
                            theoretical and practical aspects of the curriculum of Pre-Ph.D. course work. The
Program of Study
                            progress of research work would be monitored and periodically reviewed by the
                            Doctoral Committee constituted for that purpose. After satisfactory complication of
                            proposed work and approval of synopsis, the candidate shall submit the thesis for Ph.D.
                            Degree.
     For more details, refer to the relevant department info on NIMHANS website or contact 080-26995157

                                        Ph.D. in Neurochemistry
Department                  Neurochemistry
Minimum                     M.Sc. Degree in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Medical Biochemistry OR M.Phil.in
requirement Eligibility     Neurosciences.
for admission
                            Applicants awarded External Fellowship from various External Funding Agencies can
              Note
                            also apply.
                            Initially, the candidate will be provisionally registered for Ph.D. before confirmation
                            of registration. All the candidates have to clear the Pre-Ph.D. examination, after one
                            year from the date of provisional registration. The candidate will be trained in both
                            theoretical and practical aspects of the curriculum of Pre-Ph.D. course work. The
Program of Study
                            progress of the research work will be monitored and periodically reviewed by the
                            Doctoral committee constituted for that purpose. After satisfactory completion of
                            proposed work and approval of synopsis, the candidate shall submit the thesis for Ph.D.
                            degree.
     For more details, refer to the relevant department info on NIMHANS website or contact 080-26995162

                             Ph.D. in Neuroimaging and Interventional Radiology
Department                  Neuroimaging and Interventional Radiology
Minimum                     BE OR B.Tech OR DNB in Radiodiagnosis OR MBBS OR MD OR Master’s Degree in
requirement Eligibility     Medical Subjects OR M.Tech Degree.
for admission
                            Applicants awarded External Fellowship from various External Funding Agencies can
              Note
                            also apply.
                            During the first year of the course, the student will be trained in imaging anatomy
                            of brain, physics of imaging, basic research methodology and guidelines and ethics in
                            research. The students will work hands-on in the field of image and signal processing
                            with the designated guide.
                            During the second year, the focus will be on image and signal processing with the
Program of Study            available data, and initiation and acquisition of thesis data. The scholars will also have
                            to teach undergraduate and postgraduate medical students on image processing
                            methods.
                            In the final year, the scholars will focus on writing research articles/papers and
                            publishing them, apart from working on data analysis to answer research questions
                            and develop newer image analysis pipelines.
     For more details, refer to the relevant department info on NIMHANS website or contact 080-26995424

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                                       Ph.D. in Neurological Rehabilitation
     Department                   Neurological Rehabilitation
                                  DNB in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation OR Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy (MPT)
                                  / Occupational therapy (MOT) / Orthotics & Prosthetics OR MBBS OR MD in Physical
     Minimum       Eligibility
                                  Medicine & Rehabilitation OR M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology / Psychiatric Social Work /
     requirement                  Clinical Neurosciences OR Master’s Degree in Nursing / Speech Therapy.
     for admission
                                  Applicants awarded External Fellowship from various External Funding Agencies can
                    Note
                                  also apply.
                                  The Department of Neurological Rehabilitation currently has trained faculty with
                                  research interests in rehabilitation of Stroke, Myelopathies, Traumatic Brain Injury,
                                  Neuro-muscular Disorders, Developmental Disorders, Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction,
                                  Intervention Pain and Developmental Disorders including Cerebral Palsy, etc.
                                  The student upon admission to the course will be provisionally registered, and will
                                  undergo theory and practical training modules pertaining to the discipline. The
     Program of Study
                                  student will need to pass a Pre-Ph.D. examination held within one year from the date
                                  of provisional registration, following which the registration will be confirmed. The
                                  progress of the student is assessed periodically by the Doctoral Committee. After
                                  satisfactory completion of the proposed research work in the department, the Ph.D.
                                  Colloquium will be conducted. After the approval of synopsis, the student will be
                                  required to submit the thesis for the award of Ph.D. degree.
           For more details, refer to the relevant department info on NIMHANS website or contact 080-26995282

                                                  Ph.D. in Neurology
     Department                   Neurology
                                  M.Tech with experience in Neuroscience Research OR M.Sc. in Life Sciences OR MBBS
     Minimum       Eligibility
                                  OR BDS OR MD.
     requirement
     for admission Note           Applicants awarded External Fellowship from various External Funding Agencies can
                                  also apply.
                                  The Department of Neurology currently has trained faculty with research interests
                                  in Epilepsy, Stroke, Neuromuscular Disorders, Movement Disorders, Cognitive
                                  Neurosciences, Paediatric Neurology, Demyelinating Disorders, Headache, etc. The
                                  Ph.D. course in Neurology is offered to those who have highly focussed research
                                  interest in a specific area in Neurology. It is expected that the candidate contemplating
                                  pursuing Ph.D. in Neurology at NIMHANS visit the Institute before applying for the
                                  same, and interact with the faculty of the Department of Neurology to discuss the
                                  scope of research and mutual interests. This will also enable the candidate to choose
                                  a guide, if selected for the course.
     Program of Study
                                  The student upon admission to the course will be provisionally registered and will
                                  undergo theory and practical training modules pertaining to the discipline. The
                                  student will have to pass a Pre-Ph.D. examination held within one year from the date
                                  of provisional registration, following which the registration will be confirmed. The
                                  progress of the student is assessed periodically by the Doctoral Committee. After
                                  satisfactory completion of proposed research work in Neurology, the Ph.D. Colloquium
                                  will be conducted and after the approval of synopsis, the student will be required to
                                  submit the thesis for the award of Ph.D. degree.
     For more details, refer to the relevant department info on NIMHANS website or contact 080-26995140 or 26995150

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                                        Ph.D. in Neuromicrobiology
Department                    Neuromicrobiology
                              BE Biotechnology OR MBBS OR MD Microbiology OR M.Phil. Neuroscience OR Master’s
                              Degree in Applied Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Biomedical Genetics/ Biotechnology/
Minimum       Eligibility     Medical Microbiology/ Microbiology/ MLT/ Molecular Biology/ Neuroscience/ Masters
requirement                   in Nursing with minimum 2 years’ experience in Hospital Infection Control (Infection
for admission                 Control Nursing)
                              Applicants awarded External Fellowship from various External Funding Agencies can
                Note
                              also apply.
                              Initially, the candidate will be provisionally registered for Ph.D. Before confirmation
                              of registration, all the candidates will have to pass Pre-Ph.D. examination held after
                              one year from the date of provisional registration. The candidate will be trained in
Program of Study              both theoretical and practical aspects of the curriculum of Pre-Ph.D. examination. After
                              satisfactory completion of the proposed work and approval of synopsis, the candidate
                              shall submit the thesis for Ph.D. Candidates with fellowship from registered/ recognized
                              agencies only are eligible to apply for Ph.D. in Neuromicrobiology.
      For more details, refer to the relevant department info on NIMHANS website or contact 080-26995151

                                          Ph.D. in Neuropathology
Department                    Neuropathology
                              MBBS OR MD in Pathology OR Master’s Degree in Zoology / Neurosciences / Physiology
                              / Biotechnology / Biological Sciences /Cell Biology /Life Science /Anatomy /Biochemistry
                Eligibility
Minimum                       /Microbiology /Molecular Biology and Human Genetics/ Bioinformatics/ Biophysics/
requirement                   Developmental Biology/ Evolutionary Biology/ Systems Biology.
for admission
                              Applicants awarded External Fellowship from various External Funding Agencies can
                Note          also apply.
                              The student upon admission will be provisionally registered to the course. A Pre-Ph.D.
                              examination will be conducted within one year from the date of provisional registration.
                              The registration will be confirmed only upon successful completion of the Pre-Ph.D.
                              examination. As per the curriculum, the student also has to undergo various theory and
Program of Study              practical training modules pertaining to the discipline. The Ph.D. course work of these
                              scholars is closely monitored by a Ph.D. Doctoral Committee, comprising internal and
                              external experts, nominated by the Institute. Successful completion of the Ph.D. course
                              requires submission of the research work and acceptance of thesis towards the award
                              of the Doctoral Degree.
      For more details, refer to the relevant department info on NIMHANS website or contact 080-26995130

                       Ph.D. in Neurophysiology (Year of Commencement – 1985)
Department                    Neurophysiology
                              M.Phil. in Neurophysiology /Neuroscience OR MD in Ayurveda /Physiology / Yoga &
                              Naturopathy OR Master’s Degree in Anatomy / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Life
Minimum       Eligibility
                              Science / Neuroscience / Physiology / Physiotherapy / Unani Medicine/Zoology OR
requirement                   MBBS OR BE OR B.Tech Electronics/ Electrical/ Computer Science/ Biotechnology.
for admission
                              Applicants awarded External Fellowship from various External Funding Agencies can
                Note
                              also apply.

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